Western Digital Announces CEO Transition and Board Changes Ahead of Spin-Off

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David V. Goeckeler will resign as Chief Executive Officer upon the completion of the spin-off. Irving Tan, currently Executive Vice President of Global Operations, has been appointed as the new CEO, effective upon the spin-off's completion. The board also resigned three directors, David V. Goeckeler, Thomas Caulfield, and Miyuki Suzuki, who will join the board of the new Sandisk Corporation post-spin-off. Three new directors, Irving Tan, Bruce Kiddoo, and Roxanne Oulman, were appointed to the board, with Kiddoo and Oulman receiving director compensation. An indemnification agreement has been adopted for all board members and executive officers.

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About Western Digital Corporation

Western Digital Corporation is a global leader in data storage solutions, specializing in designing, manufacturing, and marketing high-performance hard drives and solid-state drives for a variety of applications. As one of the key players in the data storage industry, Western Digital's primary function is to provide reliable and innovative storage products that serve consumer, business, and enterprise needs. Its product portfolio encompasses solutions for desktop and notebook computers, data centers, and the embedded and removable storage market through brands like WD and SanDisk. Western Digital plays a crucial role in sectors such as cloud computing, data infrastructure, and mobile device manufacturing, catering to the ever-growing demand for efficient data storage and management technologies. The company's commitment to research and development has positioned it at the forefront of technological advancements, helping to drive the innovations required to manage the digital information explosion effectively. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Western Digital continues to influence industry standards, making significant contributions to the infrastructure that powers today's digital world.